Measuring with a ruler or perhaps a trundle wheel? You'll enjoy using the links in this topic which will have them spouting metres and centimetres as enthusiastically as a seamstress in no time at all!
A mixed bunch, so expert more than just length questions.
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This lovely Subtangent resource demos common errors and explains how to measure a line and also angles with a protractor.
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Measure the following if you are up to it! Easy Centimetres Medium Centimetres Hard Centimeters Easy Inches Medium Inches Hard Inches Super Brain Inches
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This Primary Strategy Interactive Teaching Programme supports the teaching of length and ruler use. It is a model of a ruler.
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This lovely Birmingham grid site supports lots of measure lessons including length, volume, capacity and mass.
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This BBC skillswise activity will suit upper Ks2. Will help children to practise converting between mm, cm and metres to build a new shed.
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Lots of interesting facts to discuss measurement with your class. Great for Ks2.
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Simple - but useful to prompt. What units would you use to measure a hand span or a block of flats?
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